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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
DIED.

MILLER On tho Esd inst Sarah, widos
Of the late John w. Miller. In her e3a
year.
relatives AID friends are respeo fully In
vited 10 attend her funeral nom the resi-
dance Of her son.ia.law, william n. Nc
KsiP, no 1919 Lincoln street, on Friday at
IernoUn. Servic 8 at the house a. O'Clock
intermont at hiveryisw Cemetery.
KEN rOH.-In New Castle Hundred. on the
est inst Mary Ksnton, daughter o
Beaver and l "a Barrett, aged 20 years.
Relatives and friends OF tho family are re
specially invited to attend her funeral from
the residence OF her parents, near Hear Sta
ton, on Friday mornirY. Services at thu
house at 10 O'Clock. niermenL at Rel Ltol
Cemetery.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
Indians Not Starving to Death

WASHINGTON, March 23,-EVery few
weeks the country is informed that IL G
Tongue River Indians In Montana are
starving 10 death. The reiteratlon OF
this report wesrled Commissioner At
kins and he recently took steps to find
out the facts. He ha, to-day received q
dispatch from Agent Upshsw to the
effect that no Indians under the agency
have starved to death, and that the!
are drawing their customary rations.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
VIM. B. SHARP IL co
TIE VERY BEST
Ycurth and Market streets.
FOR STYLE, FIT AND WEAR

FOR STYLE, FIT AND WEAR
Ever offered 10 Wilmington at the prices
is our gents az button, hook lace and
Congress. Every pair warranted solid
leather. Our gents hook lace Wauke en-
phast only 81. SO; sold elsewhere Tor %.
Our gents seamless ebay sewed' hook .
lace, stylish and plenty Of good wear a.
Ie2,50.
Our gents fine cllf-hook lace with kan
CARGO kid top only $2.75; real value
\ s.. 80. Our gents calf hand sewed hook
lace, q; worth IS. Our gents hook lace
and Congress hand made, "a so; would
cost you at any other store $3.50. All
thee e,o e.o.ptin ually big bargains
Once you see them you will acknowledge
them the best for the money you have
ever seen.
We are the acknowledged hi adquarteri
for ladies', boys and children's shoes.
Remember-If what you buy here doc,
not 1T. you can return, have exchanged
or get your money back.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
Fifth EDITlII


DR.. K. G. sbortl,na.' a''as
70 asy 70 attend The i n va,
mother, which taiss sa D,i u
I noon: The Media tp.pl' ~. ~
speaking Of the DEAN o q, ~ 40
On the 3sd month a..
=. m, Martha shor,I,dd,.. 10
last at the residence e Of e. elas
18th Of 9th month O. ~" .sl
born In New Garden NJ q, arsl
ssh month II, 1909 Hs vaas ss
ShortlicRe, died in MA n0,ex
daughter OF Hyatt, and 4. VI
ton. and leaves siI sh Ss,aa Id
sLortlidae OF Bel'eio a,s'ss
shortlidse, Mrs. W y q
A. o; Norri', swi,hip n = "i 4
and DR.. Evan @. sS,'U;,,,
mlngton, De-. at
Martha shortlidee wa,
remarkable force Of cbar,....N
10 most useful life. Ia h., "a s. Y
she WAS engaged In a pr ~. WI
conducted in wilmip,,ssa' 'i \
Margaret Marshall, and 49,.
risge she devoted her s,,,. i !, =
education Of her childrrr ', Y
age shs found much pIe, u, y
ing her grandchildren. N :,
hour OF her life her il SInI... !
clear as 1t had ever been. ~ I
and hearing were excsll.,, = 1
Regularly read the d,iI, !, !
local papers and Was in,srr1l
event or question Of imporass
She kept up . corrspa,,..
her children and grsntcsSs|
voting some part OF neal,
to this interesting work A.
passed through Media n. ~
her way to yearly nes,ir, I
~ Fourth and Arch AREA. }
phiA. Always holding 10 n
Friends, she wa. mo,, !.
her views aud rejolced % :,
wo'k Of all religious bcdIn
10 . precious memory 70 L.
and grandchildren. y"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
SPECIAL EDITION
KvEaYsopY MUsr BE UsEp ALIKE


In spite Of the mAgy notices posted In
front of the "Grand Central Depot
that no goods will be sold under aoy
copsid Grafton until next Saturday morn
ing. people could be seen trying the
knobs OF the many entrances, ondsavor'
ing to get into the already fAmous
UDepet," Mr.. NJ. k. Moeer, the mana
ger. gave ell the employees strict In
structions 10 sell no goods TO any ons
until II Q shove day, when the public
can be convinced that they eau save
33X per cent. on every dollars worth
OF clothing that leaves the counters oil
the "GrAnd Central Depot" Remem'
Der distinctly, north west corner OF Fifth
and Market, where fiags OF every nation
will DO displayed from the building.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

Yesterday afternoon Ira w. Owens,
an employe of the Philadelpbia, VIII
mingtOn % Baltimore Railroad Com
pany, was caught between the bumpe {
OF Two cars at Nav Castle and badly iu'
jured about the hips He was brought
TO this city, and removed to binpome
No 623 Eaet Eleventh. street, where ID
wac atte nded by DIR. Draper
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
CRANOR q GO.

Call attention to their new
Spring Dress Goods. In
style and color these materials
are the very latest, and VIII
make tasteful suits for almost
any occasion.
We have all-wool Beiges in
different colors, 38 inches wide,
|at IS cents.
Also a great variety Of all
wool Suitings in fine checks, 81
inches wide, at IS cents. These
will make very attractive and
stylish street dresses.
A fine quality all-wool Suit
| ling, in fine checks and stripes
ls2 inches wide, at SI.oo.
A nice line OF Tricots al
tSI.oo. For steady, hard wear
there is nothing better than a
lTricot.
Beautiful Silk and Wool
plain and novelty combination
suitings, az inches wide, a
ISI.oo.
Small, Fancy Plaids, which
Ineed only IT, be seen to b.
admired, all-wool, 81 inche
Iwide, at $500, and large
lplaids the same width ant
lprice equally attractive.
I Fine novelty combination
Isuitings, in boucle, plaids ant
plains, IA inches wide, at SI.5'
land sI75.
i Also a variety OF Fanc
'IVelvets for trimming and com
Ibinations at SI.25 and SI.56
1--WE call particular attention t
E these.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

Miss Emma Z. Gregg, who was taken
III while visiting friends in this city is
now In critical condition, and but little
hopes are entertained OF her recovery
Her father, the Rev. W. B Gregg, wal
stationed at Epworth NJ E. Chapel IL
1885, and last year was removed to Berlin
Md. Miss Gregg made many friends dur
ing her residence in this city, who will
regret to learn of her serious illness.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
Representative BaiIey's Assailant.

SPEINGFIELD, Ills, March 23.-In
the special session Of the House This af-
ternoon, Judge Messick, Of East 81.
Louis, inu oduced 3 joint resolution au.
thoriziDg the Governor to offer reward
OF $4,000 for the apprshep sion and arrest
of the unknow n person who attempted
the assassination of Representative
Bailey on Tuesday evening. The res0-
iutitn was unanimously adopted.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
Death Of a Valuable Horse.

Michael Riley, proprietor OF the
livery, sale and exchange stable on
West street above Front, lost valua-
BILE horse yesterday. The animal WAS
injured several weeks ago, and blood
poisoning set In which resulted In its
death.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

About 2 O'Clock this morning . COLL.
sion occurred between two retght trains
on the Baltiu ore and Ohio railroad ri
Leslie station, between Newark and
k ktou. No particulars could b.
learr ed OF the wreck. except that a
couple OF engines we're considerably
smashed up and two hremen hurt, but
no, dan aerously.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
Hurled In PhiIAdeiphia

Mrs. Annie v. Flick, q sister in Law
of Postmaster Tay lor, was buiid II
Philadelphia yesterday, and the funera
was attended by quite . lumber OF Ps I
sors from this city. The services wer
held ut the Church Of the Immsoulst
Conception. and the interment was q
the New Cathedral Cemetery.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
Buried Yesterday.

Tho funeral Of William Shields took
place yesterday, from his late residence
No. 2C9 Jefferson street. The remains
were taken to St. Peters Pro Cathedral
where high mass was celebrated. after
which the interment was made in the
New Cathedral Cemetery.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
Rev. Mr.. Mallery's Movements.

Rev. g. p. Mallery, the historibios
rapher OF Bohemia Manor, and who
read paper on Monday night before
the Historical Society, on the history OF
that section, has gone down to glasgow,
Del, to assist the Rov. 7. O. Anderson
in conducting special services In the
Presby terrain Church Of that town.
Mr.. Mallery intends to read his ad
mirable paper on B emia before the
Maryland Historical Society, as it Is 0
as much Interest to Maryland as 1t is Il
Delaware. Mr.. Mallery will return u
New York next week.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
MOyIuR To-day.

James Morrison, late tender nj
Market street bridge, 10 removing to
day TO No. 9l4 Che,t street, aut
Hiram kimble, who has been appointed
In his place, Will move in and assume
the duties Of bridRe-ten' fr tomorrow.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

with plcatcd and tucked jacket--$4.35.
A fancy mixed suit in gray and black
's4.5O.
A very pretty check suit in dark brown
|--$4.20.
An English kersey suit, medium gray
Norfolk jacket, $5.12.
A handsome mixed brown with pleated
and corded jscket-$5.1S.
A very stylish Cheviot suit In two
shades Of brown with pleated jacket and
belt-e5 81.
A dark stone Corduroy suit, Norfolk
jAcket-&5. As.
A double ribbed Corduroy suit in dark
brown and dark mode with pleated jacket
$3.50.
A very handsome velveteeu suit IN dark
blue, bound with elk BRAID, and Y
Iyears-$11.S9.
I VIM. B. SHARP u co.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
A Splendid sh

The large fiie-prOoi ih
inside 10 the order Of A A
the tobacconist at se7sti, N
streets, Ia now in pas M
the finest In this cts lnu
she Marvin COMPANY d w |
aud IL absolutely fire ssskJfI
The outside doors ore iGiT1
thick, and In addition Ess
inner iron doors, Wild ~
he most expert safe 7si
lit contains An spS5dkJ
which Is protected bytEaa|
while on either sidei ant
mebts for book, p'pszsnJ
uables. 1t is coDpietesMx
and the fact that NJ ~
obliged to discard bic s'Afsj
procure this, Is c1nvine4s.
mis- Immense and 'spIal
business
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
m ARRIED

DASIELS-JONkS.- philadelphia, BY
the Rev Mr.. Hoy, on Tues ny, March "a
Mr. samuel Daniels to d 1888 Lila Jones
both OF Wilmington.
FISHFR-MA XWELL.-gn the 70 inst
hy the Rev. j. n Bryan John FISHER u
mary l.. MaxSeli, DO h of this city.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
Took u Prize.

The collie puppy Daley Rutland, be
longing 10 Frauk ID. Carswell, OF thil
cit, WAS awarded the third pr,zs II
her class nj the Newark, n. j., dos
show
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

Tomorrow promi,es to be partly
cloudy and warmer. Similar condi
tons Will likely prevail on Saturday
with light rain 10 rome locations.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
The Demand for Small Bills,

Mr. William Sheer, OF the New York
sub Treasury, said yesterday that there
was a great demand for bills of all de
nominations below $40. Mr.. Sherer esti-
mated the character and amount of the
money in circulation at present AS fol
lows: Greenbacks, $4,000, 900 ; silvel
certificates, 1921 600, 900; gold certificates
100, 900, 900; national tank notes, $500,
600, 600; total, 1884 ,00c. 900. This is 1
little over Sl4 for each person in the
United States,' said Mr.. sherer, 'and i
Is not enough for the business and person
al interests of this country. 1t is tn
smallest proportionste circulation in 1
number Of years. La 1886 there was S2s
for each person, and this included the
amount in the United States Treasur
subject to circulation. AT the last coun
in France there was circulation ALLOWING
S3S in specie and Sl4.5O paper per capita
this was in 1854"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

Mr. Hanna will continue the ysteI
busiress at Cos Jefferson street for few
days until his store Is FINISHED al 83l
Jefferson street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
NM.B.SHARP eco.
Fourth and Market St:'

Many people do not|
realize the extent Of our Car
pet Department and the
work we are doing there.
We have introduced into this
city many needed reforms in
the way of selling and sup!
plying carpets. The old
slow. going carpet stores
were well enough in their
ways, with the ideas of ''spe-
eial agents, j." controls
|" special prices" generally
higher, by the Way, but did
not fill the popular want for
better assortment and lower
prices. What the people
lWau, ia to fool cure they can
get as good and low in price
here as any place in the
country, and not to be told
THAT aUe are the great only's
or the only great-that no
one else does this or can do
that-in fact aOe are the great
ineoAeeue, when some smart
sr or quicker merchant may
be under selling him or
wing a better assortment,
1.-TWO to one-egotism--ab-
surd-Take your time in
buying carpets; look into all
the stores, buy of the best
houses.
l Moquette Carpets are all
the time coming into favor.
'IWhat carpet can you buy in
. medium price that makes as
E handsome a parlor or cham
1ber. 1t is urged as an OBJ
lection that they sweep Off
,ltrue, to a certain extent, but
rInot enough to hurt the wear;
there's plenty of wool left ]
Ian inch thick after the iuz'
Izing is done, and we have
duplicated orders for Mo-
,lquettes to our customers al
: ter seven years wear, and
! hard wear, too. For comb
' nations oil rich colorlngs, ele'
0 giant designs and soft luxur-
: Ilous effect, "Mo1uette' is un
! surpassed. The best mo.
Carpets are made by
: Alexander Smith, Sons &
Of Co., and known as Smith S
lMoquette. These good:
i we unhesitatingly recon-.
! mend. Lockers for carpet
h have felt there's to be a wal
II on Moquette carpets, Ri
.; val manufacturers will not bt
.. undersold, and will protec
=. their retail customers.
hi We have fifty rolls c
Y these elegant carpets, al
I? lbeautltul bordered, which W
&c, have reduced from $3.50 t
i'd sI.15 per yard--think of
y and act quick--ho more al
as ter these, OF this make.
y. We have thirteen sewer
enc enc and tackers besides our sci
ling force enough to wait c
HeIyou promptly and we'll. w
s ar alter and lay old work
me short notice.
We have brass rods Wi
aid brackets, cut any size, f
hall window curtains.
Etimene and Soudan GRO
.s 81 stripes in cream and color
lno;. White dotted and figure
Swiss in great variety, fro
hi hts st per yard up.
. . ed ID When you get a carp
Sweeper, take the advice
sa Il an old housekeeper, ar
% buy only the best. We ST
bill, THE Gold Medal" Their,
d tSis hundreds of them in use
! act a"sssIthis city, and you can 6
be s a their story outside of I
!, t tof store. Every house that
tenn. tenn a good carpet in it sho,
have one.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

Rev. B. F.'Price, former pastor o
Mad eley N Z. Church, will be marriet
10 Miss. l., dia Hu-bapds, of Rockland
on the 3lst inst. His appointment TO
the coming. year IL at Christians, Del.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

Frank O. stidham went to Chester
this morning In order to sell twenty
head of horees for A q. Tyson.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
POISONING p''" =,

Daring the last W. ,n0 h.s )
large NUN Der q .,; SGFe . Irs1
toned in the vicini,, y .,ill GdaI
not knos n who III. l. y usi,hs1
against eogs in los losing ~
would l!ke very = su u . o.
Who it is that has Su'D
nnaitiCn. ~
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
IN
SPRING COATS

| SPRING COATS |
1--WE have a little Plaid Jacket
for $3.50 that is a wonder for
the money. A finer one at
IS4. 90 and for $3.50 a beauty
with a hood, lined with fancy
surah silk. AT $500 and 5000
we have good Stockinette
1 Goats.
1 Let US remind you, too, of
Jour Jerseys. Be-ides plain and
braided ones, we have a Boucle
. Jersey at $500, and with beaded
'lvest front OF $500.
Il We wish also to speak OF our
= Muslin Underwear for ladies'.
We have Night Dresses at
pi37H cents, on cents, IS cents,
t. Isl. 90 and SIPS.
al Chemise at IS cents, 50 cents,
,aaI62X cents, Is cents and SI.oo
Drawers at IS cents, SIX
cents, o2X cents, Is cents anc
T. sr.oo.
a. Corset Covers at IS cents, sc
n, cents and IS cents.
Skirts at so and 65 cents.
| These suit all purses, ant
II ladies will be sure to find som,
iu- useful bargains here, and b,
ne saved many hours of wear,
he
stitching with aching back an,
vi, brow.
inst
,ss CRANOR u co.
the fare still offering inducemen
u us to Carpet buyers.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

A handsome line OF well made ant
durable Hassocks 30 cens,
G. W oRRsLL. 800 ard 822 Market, BIT
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
invitations .

Tho invitations 81 ipaP@3
f p" ns't to GovsrnS :. S sas y
Of the Lesislstsa,,S. tie y
| Education, 10 a ,Ss BsltltsI
s ss :S s'G oea4. g as y e
, lsse viii viii ali be prs,s1s- Z,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
ns;asl'Ompshy ID ' :,

BALrIMonE March , y n
Was D1I made in the Circuit y II, :
for the appointment oOr =,
lake charge OF W. rSur(
Equitable Gas LiG IssItu @a
mpsny bsd jus; iG usr ia
The legal action il T ls,' srs i 4
ers In New York. g az ~ ih
Of Of pipe Is confined liI nd : d. )
strt cts OF the oily -, A1 IN, ik1
the private and out,Slu.|
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
The Narteo

Clerk OF the Markets III
to. day laying Of tue ip.as.
eide OF KIM street pisp'a ~
marke. moving over o.
| May 4. A numbsr o. Y !,
ready been routed, and ~ y .
"nrst come FIRST seEVsl' a ~
| for Gil who wish splce . IN ~
matter without deisy ~. -
tending the Kins .IIss' - =
| decided to stand on sil's ~ y,
King and Market aaa :. M 4
hat part OF the street s' ~
radiant with beautiful wv
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
no,,ce / suPsf'V'

4 customers WIG p = u slt|
| butter made s.,t. By , II 3 B.is l,'s
s siiI Be supple supple. h 90 ~
stree. .tss I'M %'I ssst jersey "]
superior u article.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
uisorderly Co'a''- !,

A young girl was s a,sTI {
mornings session OF T W
orderly conduct, ana T r.as,
roll, proprietor Of ti :. Vs ~.
stree I, testified vat sl e. ~, b
place about II o'clock Sa.1 ~ u,
he influence OF llqlo,, IA
disturbance by n'sI9 H. 1
marks about sone OF ' ~, q
| present He put lsi M, m, Vi
on Officer Brosdbsr' % 1 M
vas seStt need 10 pay = p"'l
|cltts.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24
stnte of the Temperatu

at the REPUBLICAN office " day, In the
shade:
o'clock 10 O'CLOCK IL CLOCK
a. "a As
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

Captain , JS,;P e & 5. y Y
y o., T sss5s' 81 ,'s :. 'Ii's..cl
'', Treasurer aI!:.,s.s''s',s ST.
day looking r'''
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

XIYANTED - BuAHDERS AT MRS.
w Ramsberger's, Az King street.
Pleasant rooms end good accommodations
mM.2ts
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

aEYANTED-A 4INL To COOK AMI
w 90 general hcusswo;k at ao7 Mar
ket street. m2s BIZ
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

lNYANrEU-A GOOD tfIaL FOh
w washing dishes, etc., at U. y. Hotel
opposite depot. ml4-2I'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

ANUh MINT 40 StVEN.SOOMEu
= houses, in perfect order. Apply at lltn
81. and Railroad ave. IL
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

MY ANT GA MIDH.E-AGED WO-
w man for k.tohsa work at lT ". hh
street. m24-3tt
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

,yyAHTFD-GA BLAC X
~ smith. NJ. OOhELrREE, Chester
Pa. ml4-N
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-03-24

A fine Tweed Suit in dark gray with
pleated Jacket and belt-$3.30.
A very pretty kilt suit in gray-S3.50
A handsome brown kilt suit with pleat
ed jacket-S3.75.
! A fancy check suit in black and golt
The Opelousas courier., 1887-12-17
The Aatthor of Afnerica.

The well-known hymn beginning my
Country, it's of Thee" and known by
the name of ssAmerica,n is by the Rev.
Samuel Francis Smith. He was born in
Boston, October 81, 1908. Was edu-
Gated in Harvard and studied theology
at Andover. Was for many years a
Baptist minister, and since 1854 has
been engaged in literary pursuits and in
editing the publications of the Baptist
Missionary union.
The poem was one of MIR. Smiths
earliest productions. In a letter con-
corning it he says: ssThe song was writ
ten at Andoyer during my student life
there, / think in the winter of 1s31-32.
It vas first sung publicly at q Sunday
school celebration, July4, at Park Street
Church, Boston. I had in my possession
q number Of song books from which ]
was selecting such music as pleased me,
and finding God Save the King | pro
ceeded to give It the ring Of American
patriotism
The Opelousas courier., 1887-12-17
nGtue Us Of 1htne oiL.n

The avant couriers of the Salvation
Army at Portland, Me-, announced that
one of their parades would be sonnsthing
unique. Their predictions were verified
TO the letter. It was unique. The war
riors, with the warehouses; hooded in
white and bearing torches with q MILF
tary air, marched over the route to the
sdification Of the multitude. Many
doubtless wondered what the spectacle
meant, but those grounded in sacred
writ tumbled to the fact that the para
BE of the wise and FOOLS. virgins was
being enacted. Five of the whige robed
females represented those whose lamps
were trimmed in anticipation of the
brldegroom's coming. These carried
lighted torches, while their less thought
full sisters, who had neglected to lay il
j supply Of kerosene, marched demurely
anong the shadows. Occasionally the
foolish virgins tried in vain to get a
light from the i've who had cut their
wisdom teeth, which being interpreted
meant, ssGiye us Of thine OIL All this
vas Of course historically correct. Tho
procession Of the virgins was headed BY
!. drummer, which Is a slight innova-
ion as the reporter remembers the para
ble.-Iportland Sunday Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-12-17
FOR III HOUSEWIFE.
Care of Lamps.

It is best to clean lamps the first thing
in the morning after the dishes are out
of the way. The scissors for trimming
the wicks should be very sharp and had
better be kept for this purpose alone.
Lift up the cap and cut off the wick
close to the fiat tube through which it
passes: it will then be sure to be
straight. Then turn it up a little and
trim off the corners slightly so that it
will not fare. up on each side of the
flame. Once in a while wash out the
bowl of the'lamp to clear it Of all sedi-
ment that may cling to the bottom.
After washing the chimney in warm
soapsuds rinse it in clear water, other
wise it is claimed it will be more apt to
break. The chimney should, be allowed
to heat gradually before turning the
harqe very high.
Cloths which are used to wipe oil
from lamps should be burned. Do not
tput them away thinking to use them
again. They are generally kept in a
close place, and in such a case are in
danger of firing the house. Some of
the mysterious fires, the u of which
no one knows, might be traced to this
very practice.